Cooler temperatures hit Penn this weekend, but still in the 70s
(09/23/16 2:28pm)
With the official start of fall coming on Thursday, you'd expect temperatures to dip to more comfortable, sweater-like weather.
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Come To Our Open House Tonight
(09/08/16 8:10pm)
Come by 4015 Walnut from 6:00 to 8:00 PM to learn more about Under the Button. We need talented writers, designers, and social media people–and we want to hire you. UTB is Penn’s most-read blog. We break the biggest stories, have the most fun, and know (or pretend to know) everything happening on campus. Under the Button IS Penn online. We are like a Canada Goose jacket turned into a website. We're here to tell you what's up, what's breaking, and make that Intro to Psych class a little better. See you tonight.
Five Quakers take gold at lacrosse Under-19 World Championship
(07/14/16 2:54am)
The Federation of International Lacrosse Under-19 World Championship took place in Canada over the past two weeks, and tournament champions Team U.S.A. relied on a core composition of Quakers throughout the six games.
Track and field star to be inducted posthumously into Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame
(06/30/16 3:08am)
Last Thursday, the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame announced its induction class of 2016. One team and 15 individuals will be inducted — some posthumously.
Wharton alum quits finance to pursue cage fighting
(06/16/16 4:23am)
For 2011 Wharton graduate Rollie Peterkin, pursuing the American dream meant escaping the cage of Wall Street and stepping into a literal cage in South America.
Penn prof. profiled as a terrorist for doing math on a plane
(05/07/16 5:08pm)
Penn professor Guido Menzio was on an American Airlines flight when he was profiled as a terrorist — for working on a differential equation onboard.
Penn professor says a cure to homelessness is possible
(04/19/16 6:12am)
In the United States, more than 560,000 people were homeless on a single night in January 2015, according to Project HOME, a Philadelphia-based advocacy organization. But according to one Penn professor, ending homelessness is possible.
Alternative Fling Gear: How to Prepare for Every Weather Scenario
(04/14/16 9:55pm)
Spring fling is tomorrow (officially, at least), and although SPEC has kindly informed us that the weather is predicted to be pretty dang good, we know to expect the unexpected. Heck, it snowed last week and has been raining on and off ever since, so who knows what will happen in the next 24 hours. That's why we've put together a comprehensive guide on what you can wear no matter what comes up.
Wanna Go To The Pool Party? It's Going To Cost You...
(04/12/16 2:43pm)
Fling is upon us people! That means carnivals, bouncy houses, food trucks, and frat parties galore. But, let’s be honest, what really matters is what’s going on outside of campus – downtowns. And this year, Penn’s hottest party is...the St. A’s and Theos Pool Party!
International students face unique challenges in finding summer internships
(04/14/16 6:38am)
In searching for summer internships in the United States, international students face a number of barriers that domestic students don’t have to worry about.
Pro/Con/Pro: Shaving Your Legs
(03/24/16 3:20pm)
With the return of easy, breezy, beautiful spring temperatures back in the air, you’re surely whipping out the sandals and shorts already. But for some of us, exposed skin comes with a few drawbacks — which is why this week we’re here to weigh the pros and cons of shaving your legs.
Chance The Rapper Tickets And Other Things That Have Inflated 233%
(03/23/16 8:35pm)
Since Saturday's Fling headliner reveal, campus has been abuzz with all things Chance. Who is he? How does one win a floor pass? And wasn't he that guy who came for a SPEC-trum concert in 2013?
Tonight: Protest Anything With Karaoke!
(02/24/16 9:54pm)
Start your vocal warm-ups, grab your Che Guevara t-shirt, and get ready to start the revolution because the hottest new protest has come to Penn with no signs or megaphones needed! Tonight, the Institute of Contemporary Art is hosting "Another Protest Song: Karaoke with a Message". That's right, now you can fight the powers that be the same way that you spend your drunken Thursday nights at Ken's Seafood: painfully stumbling through "Bohemian Rhapsody" or early 2000s Kanye.
Help! I Lost My Coat And All My Worldly Possessions
(02/22/16 10:43pm)
Hey guys, I'm really sorry to post here, but I lost my coat at a party this weekend. I'm not sure where I was exactly, but I remember there being a bunch of incredibly small people-- like, Night at the Museum small-- doing tai chi to the beat of the critically acclaimed reggae album Earth Crisis by Steel Pulse. If this party rings any bells, please comment below.
Clara Jane Hendrickson | Is driving for Uber a job?
(02/22/16 3:19am)
On Feb. 11, taxi, limo and Uber Black drivers blocked traffic in Center City to protest UberX and Lyft — the cheaper of the ride-sharing services — claiming that unregulated drivers are undercutting other drivers. It seems that no one is winning in the gig economy. As I encountered the protest, I couldn’t help but feel frustrated.
Penn to see warmer temperatures soon after single digits this weekend
(02/15/16 6:11pm)
Saturday night, Philadelphia officially dropped down to 8 degrees, just 6 degrees shy of the record: 2 degrees Fahrenheit.
Pro/Con/Pro: Walking v. Ubering to DRL
(02/12/16 3:58pm)
Look, we've all done it – but that doesn't make it permissible. Follow along as two of our most objectively attractive Editors break down your transportation tendencies.
Triple threat: Three men's lacrosse freshmen named in U-19 U.S. Men's National Team roster
(02/10/16 6:37am)
Donning the Red and Blue is a point of personal pride for many of Penn’s athletes. The colors represent the essence of the University, a reminder of its long and storied athletic tradition.
Penn Vet Professor wins Louis Braille Award
(02/09/16 2:21am)
There’s nothing more heartbreaking than a dog that can’t see his owner, but Gustavo Aguirre, professor in the School of Veterinary Medicine, dedicates his time to giving them sight.
The world's countries, ranked — by Wharton
(02/03/16 5:39am)
Germany is the world’s top country, followed by Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States, according to a new rankings project that involved Wharton.
